The Daily News. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 45, 5 March 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lord Kimbsrley is ill and his condition is critical.

The Londoa Co«nty oloctions resulted in a considerable gain for the Progressive Party. 6

The King has arrived at Flushing, and returned to England on Sunday. Ho revisits the Empress Frederick in June.

Two fallow deer, presented by Miss May Seddon to the Wellirgton Acclimatisation Society, have been liborated on Kspiti Island.

At Lord Hopetonn's request the King's Semi-State landau, with the usual postillions and outriders, will be shipped by the Ortona for the use of the Yerks in Australia.

On. Monday Mr. Justice Cooper was in town, being on his way to Wellington to resume his new duties. The members of the New Plymouth bar met His Honor in the Law Library, where Mr. Samuel, on behalf of the Law Society, congratulated him on his appointment. Mr. Justice Coopor, in acknowledging the compliment, said he did net think any judge entered on his duties under more favourable auspices than he did. He recognised the raiponsibilitiss of his office, and tiusted that he would merit a tithe o£ the expectations of his friends. Mr. B. J. Oarthew reports having sold Mr. Theo. White's S-roomed villa and section, situatod in Powderhara-street, to a local investor, at a satisfactory price.

The following trains leave Nsw Plymouth station for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follow* :—5.45 a.m., Kotoiti (from North); 3 p.m., Retoiti (for South); 9.30 p.m., Takapnna (for North). A passenger-car will be attached to the goods train, leaving New Plymouth for the Breakwater, aboat 3 p.m. Seven bluejackets of H.M.S. Resolution were drowned through the capsizing of a boat in Bantry Bay. The Premier is inquiring of the members of Parliament their opinion as to despatching a contingent to the opening of the Federal Parliament.

A meeting of settlers at Hlwinui oa Saturday night decided to enter a united protest against the recent increase of unimproved valuations.

Mrs. Winks, wife of the County Chairman, and an old resident of Hawera, died on Sunday.

At a meeting of the Horticultural Society on Monday evening, it was decided to hold a show of chrysanthemums and other flowers, with fruit and vegetables, at the Theatre Hoyal on Thursday, May 2nd. Schedules will be distributed as soon as possible, due notice being given. There seems to be every prospect of an excellent show and keen competition, as exhibits are , promised from all parts of the district,'and from many towns outside.

| The Governor, accompanied bv Capt. Alexander, arrived at the 3pa from Tokaanu on Sunday. The Governor remains there till Tuesday morning, when he leaves for Waiotapu. It is not often that the services of a Press representative arc recognised by any public body. It mast, therefore, have been very gratifying to Mr. J Parker, representative of the Herald, to have been the recipient of some well-merited praise from His Worship the Mayor at the close of the Borough Council meeting on Monday. Mr. Parker is leaving New Plymouth this week for Chrisstchurch, to lake up a position on the Christchurch Press, and he will carry with him the best wishes of a very large circle of friends, who will be only too pleased to hear of his success in his new sphere. We heartily join, not only in the eulogy of Mr. Parker's abilities and invariable courtesy, but also in the hope that be will rise to a distinguished position in the profession. Herbert John Bennett has been sontenced to death for the murder ef his wife at Yarmouth in September last. The case was a sensational one. The body was found on the beach with a boot-lace tightly wound round the neck. The evidence at the trial was circumstantial, much depending on the identification of the watch chain. Bennett set up the dofence of an alibi, which was not credited.

Hollow ay's Ointmjmt and Pills. In-' disputable remedies. In the use of these medicaments there need be no hesitation or doubt of their cooling, healing, and purifying properties. The Ointment stands un-j rivalled in relieving, healing and thoroughly curing the most inveterate sores anel ulcers, and in cases of bad legs and bad breasts tlioy act as a charm.. The Pills are the most I effectual remedy for the cure ot liver com-! plaints, which derange all the proper functions of the organs affected, inducing] restlessness, melancholy, wearninei-s, inabii- i ity to sleep, pain in the side, etc. These I wonderful l'ills, if taken according to the j | printed directions accompanying each box, | [strike at the root of the malady aad atimu-j kte the stomach and liver into a healthy] nciioß.—Advt. I f

Ah inquest will be held into the recent 1 fire in the centre of the town of Hawera. The Manawatu Railway Company has abandoned the appeal against the verdict awarding £t."o damages to W. McLeod, the engine driver, who wps injured through a fall of rock in a timuai.

Owing to other engagements, Mr. Buckingham has been compelled to postpone bi» entertainment until a future date, of which due notice will be given. The County Council meeting on Monday was an object lesson in the art of wasting time. The frequency with which members spoke on the same question was painfully monotonous; inteiruptions were frequent, and sometimes angrily resented, personalities wero At times prevalent, and everything hut the observance of business methods was indulged in. It was past flvo when the mooting concluded, aud one important resolution', which should have been the subject Gi a hotice of motion, was rushed (through m a most undignified way. Certainly it cannot be said that among a multitnde of (County) councillors there iR wisdom, but rather a plethora of fractious gassoous elements which require to be subjected to dfastib treatment: The best medicine known is SAndlsb & Sons' Eucalyptl EitßAcT. Test its eminent powetful effects in coughs* colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of a}l kinds, be hey wounds, bairns, scaldings. bruises, sprains, .it is the safest jerhedy—no swelling —no iiiHpnsraatloh. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, rhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandeb & Sons' EuoaLTPTi Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with Loedals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others.—Advt. (JHAMBBRLAIN'S COUCH REMEDY A GREAT FAVORITE.

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While on a camping trip .in Webster county, Mr. S. I. Stump, of Normantown, W. Va., had asevere attack of bloody flux. He says, " I firmly believe that I owe my life to i the forethought of one of the company who had ia'ien along a bottle of Chamberlain's Golic, Cholera and Diarrhosa Remedy." Mor-il.—Procure a bottle of this remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishing or prospecting trip. Neither can it be obtained while on board the cars or steamship, and ac such times and places it is most likely to be needed. Tho safe way is to have it with you. Thousands o£ travelers never leave homo on a journey without it. For sale by Now Plymouth 00-operative Sooiety.—Advt.